HOUSE RULES - 905 Hermes

While you settle in and get comfortable, we would like to make you aware of the House Rules in place at the Hermes Beach House. Understanding and complying with our House Rules will make for a comfortable and fun stay for everybody! Please read each of the rules carefully in order to avoid any danger or deductions from your security deposit upon or after check-out.

•	Have fun! This is your vacation time and we hope you make the most of our home, its amenities and your opportunity to relax and visit the surrounding area.
•	Cancellation Policy:  To receive a full refund, Occupant must cancel at least 30 days before check-in;  If Occupant cancels between 7 and 30 days before check-in, 50% of all nights shall be non-refundable;  If Occupant cancels less than 7 days before check-in, 100% of all nights shall be non-refundable;  Occupant can also receive a full refund if they cancel within 48 hours of booking, if the cancellation occurs at least 14 days before check-in. 
•	Security Deposit Hold: A security hold of $300 shall be charged on Occupant’s credit card by Owner’s Representative 2 days before arrival, and released 2 days after departure (unless condition of Property is deemed to be a breach of contract). 
•	Primary booker must be present for stay at property.
•	The property maintains a digital door lock on the front door.  The code will be provided to you prior to check-in.  Directions for using Digital Door Lock:  Press the “Yale” button; Enter Code, Press Blue Checkmark at bottom Right.  You will hear the door unlock and can enter at that time.
•	Absolutely no pets are allowed on the property at any time without prior written approval by Landlord.	  In the event Landlord approves a pet at the Property, Occupant agrees to pay an additional $100 pet cleaning fee, and agrees that Occupant shall be responsible for any damage to the Property caused by the pet.  Occupant agrees that the pet shall not be allowed on furniture or bed(s) at the Property, and will go to the bathroom only in the fenced front yard.  Occupant agrees to clean up pet’s waste at all times.
•	Under California law, an emotional support or service animal will be reasonably accommodated at the Property under the following conditions:  (1)  must be housebroken; (2) shall not  cause a noise disturbance in the neighborhood; (3) may not be left unsupervised or alone at the Property at any time; and (4) Occupant must clean up waste of emotional support or service animal and shall be held responsible for any damage to the Property caused by said animal.
•	Maximum occupancy at property is 7, including children and infants.
•	Check out time is at 10:00 AM firm and housekeeping will arrive shortly after that.
•	Please take your shoes off at the door.  It will help our floors maintain their beautiful finish.  We appreciate this greatly!
•	A maximum of 2 cars may be parked in the driveway of the property.  Public street parking should not be utilized for your stay.
•	Should guest(s) wish to use the standard bikes, surf boards and/or boogie boards available in the garage, you must first sign a Release and Waiver of Liability form that will be supplied to you by Landlord.  At no time may you use these items until such Release is signed.  If a guest under the age of 18 is allowed to use any of the aforementioned items, their parent or guardian must sign a Release on their behalf.  The electric bikes in the garage are not available for guests’ use without prior written approval by Landlord.
•	Never leave bikes unattended in public and always use provided bike locks to lock bikes on public bike racks.
•	The property maintains 2 outdoor games, a Connect4 disc game and a corn hole game (which is hanging on wall in garage).  If you use these games, please return all pieces to the games when you depart, as well as return the corn hole game to the wall in the garage.  We want you to enjoy the games, however it is nearly  impossible to find additional discs for the Connect4.  You will be charged $50 per missing game piece should any be missing upon your departure.
•	Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests.
•	Do not engage in illegal activities anywhere on the property.  This applies to both drugs and internet activity.
•	Please review Guest Book at property for further instructions and suggestions.
•	Although we live in a beautiful area, please keep an eye on your possessions and don’t leave anything of value unattended in the front yard or driveway.  Also, don’t leave the garage door open when unattended.
•	In case of any accidental damage, we’ll look into the issue internally to decide if and how much the deduction or repair cost will be.  If you break or damage something, please let us know so we can arrange to get it fixed or replaced.
•	We hope you have lots of fun during your vacation!  However, please respect our neighbors and keep noise to a minimum between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.  Please note that the neighbors have young children and home businesses.  If the noise levels are too high - especially after 10:00 PM - they will contact Landlord who will attempt to contact you to lower the noise.  If the noise continues, the neighbors can and will contact the police.  There may be City fines involved for not adhering to noise levels in residential areas of Leucadia.  These fines will be passed on to the guests of record at that time.  Furthermore, if any neighboring residents report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we reserve the right to evict you from the property and terminate the vacation rental agreement which will result  in the loss of your security deposit and remaining rental amount.
•	In case of any disputes or neighbor complaints, it’s your duty to notify us as soon as reasonably practicable.
•	The three lockers in the garage are private and locked.  Please do not attempt to open them and please do not use the surfboards stored on top of the locker, they are NOT for guest use.
•	The storage under the kitchen island is for owner’s use only.  Please do not try to open that storage as those private cabinets are secured internally.
•	You will find the electric panel in the box at the northwest exterior corner of the home. Please only open in the unlikely case of a power outage.
•	In the event of an emergency and you need to shut off the water to the house, the emergency water cut off is located outside the masonry wall in the front of the property (on Hermes Avenue) on the right side (while looking at the house).  Call the Landlord immediately if you have any sort of water leak.
•	We try to keep our vacation rental as child-friendly as possible, however never leave children unsupervised at our property without an adult present.
•	Guests are fully responsible for the safety and security of their children at all times, as well as any disturbance caused to other residents in the neighborhood.
•	No visitors other than the ones registered in your vacation rental agreement are allowed on the property, and no overnight guests without the prior written approval by the landlord.  If you have family or friends you would like to invite over, please call Landlord first and obtain the necessary approval.  Any registered guests are responsible for ensuring that any approved visitors comply with these House Rules. 
•	No additional visitors may stay overnight at the property unless specifically approved in advance by Landlord and their name(s) and information are provided to the Landlord in advance.  In addition to this rule, the City of Encinitas allows visitors to vacation rental properties only between the hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
•	Parties and large gatherings of any kind are strictly prohibited at our home.  Any small gathering must comply with our other house rules regarding noise, the neighborhood and visitor numbers.
•	Guests are to allow homeowner or service access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. The Landlord will exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner and advise beforehand where possible.
•	Please be sure to ventilate the kitchen after cooking anything that could leave strong smell behind.  The stove fan switch is to the right of the stove on the side of the cabinet below the countertop.
•	To simplify the inventory process, please return any kitchen items back to where you originally found them.
•	Kitchen cleaning products are under the sink. If any products run out during your stay, please let us know so we can replace them for the next guests.
•	Please do not overload the washer/dryer and use supplied laundry products as directed.
•	We have lots of beautiful sheets and towels for your use.  Self-tanning products as well as makeup may permanently stain and ruin the sheets and/or towels. You will be held responsible for replacing any item with permanent stains.   The charge for replacing a towel is $25 and a sheet set is $100.   
•	Please make sure you switch off lights, fans or any other small electrical appliance(s) when you go out.  The same applies to the heating system - we are an eco-friendly home!  No compensation will be given for any temporary electricity, gas, water or WIFI outage.
•	If your stay includes a Sunday night, you will need to the take large trash cans (stored in the driveway) out to the curb on Leucadia just uphill from the storm-drain to be emptied by trash trucks.  Please note:    The trash trucks come at 6:00 AM Monday so trash containers should be wheeled to the street Sunday night.  Please return the trash cans to the driveway location Monday after pick-up.  The City of Encinitas will ticket properties that leave trash cans on street after Monday.  We receive a fine from the city if we don’t recycle properly.  Please use the blue trash bin for all recyclable items.  It is much appreciated.

CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS:

We hope you enjoyed your stay here! As a reminder, check-out is at 10:00 AM on the day that your booking ends.

You are on vacation and as long as you leave the property tidy, you don’t need to do anything further. But if you have time, these tasks would be helpful:

• Take all trash to outdoor trash containers;
• Sign out off all of your streaming account(s) on TV(s);
• Turn off thermostat;
• Turn off all lights and electronics;
• Check outlets, closets, etc. for your personal devices or other items;
• Make sure all doors and windows are locked when you leave;
• If you have any spare time, please start a load of same-color towels in washer.

Thank you and come back soon!